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It's really important to have that buy-in from management. In order to get it, you need to understand the ‘why are we doing this,’ and ‘why this matters.’ The answers will depend on the management and the project, but understanding those is key....

What can you do to keep your best employees happy and prevent them from becoming a flight risk? Here are 11 easy but effective ways to help retain your best finance talent....

Budgeting is an important business process that helps organizations allocate resources and track progress towards meeting their financial goals. However, the budgeting process can be hampered by several factors....

Discover several ways that financial planning and analysis (FP&A) teams can increase the use of data analytics and business intelligence (BI) tools to improve decision-making....

While perfect predictions may not be possible, increased accuracy is within reach. The key is blending quantitative data with qualitative insights to get a complete picture. Aim for reasonable precision, not perfection....

Microsoft has revealed a new era of analytics with the integration of Python in Excel. No more toggling between platforms or fiddling with add-ons, you can now manipulate and explore data in Excel using Python’s analytical and visualization libraries....

In this article, we discuss the main responsibilities and tasks associated with each of the most common FP&A designations....

Our latest Finance Salary Report revealed the average FP&A Manager salary to be $76,767 globally and $132,500 in the US. Those figures are more than just digits on a screen - they're a testament to the value organizations place on financial planning and analysis....

A budget and an annual operating plan (AOP) are both financial tools used by organizations to manage their performance. aIt is important to note that a budget and an operating plan are not the same thing, but they are closely related....

A rolling forecast formula is a straightforward concept. For every period that passes, a new one is added to the end of the forecast......

Preparing an accurate financial forecast demands precision, attention to detail, and a clear understanding of the economic landscape. Below, we've curated seven dos and seven don’ts to fine-tune your forecasting process.👇...

Imagine having the opportunity to use your financial expertise to guide businesses globally, from the comfort of your home or any remote location (sunny beach in the Caribbean, anyone?). As a Virtual CFO or 'vCFO', you can do just that....

Sam is the CFO of The Alliance, the world’s most forward-thinking community-led professional development platform for high-growth organizations and individuals....

In this interview, we asked Wayne Spivak, CFO of SBA Consulting to share his career path and tips for anyone who wants to emulate his success....

In this inspirational CFO story, you'll hear how Mike Kovar, CFO of Acra Lending, has gotten to where he is today....